Tourism
Less selfies, more memories: The hottest travel trends for 2026
In 2026, travel centers on authenticity, cultural connection, and smart tech that improves every trip - helping you create a meaningful, unforgettable holiday.
Bar Mitzvah in Israel: Why more families are choosing Israel for their Bar Mitzvah celebrations
In an unexpected location: The new hotel that draws attention
Zanzibar, Seychelles, and Tokyo: This is the new alternative for Israelis
Philippine ambassador targets surge in Israeli tourism through direct air link
The Philippine Ambassador placed increasing Israeli tourism to the Philippines at the top of her agenda, aiming to boost Israel’s approximately 25,000 tourists to the country to 35,000 annually.
The most fun city to explore on foot - and it’s not what you think
A new tourism index ranked dozens of cities by walkability, nature, sleep, and sunshine - and one Mediterranean city earned a perfect score and left all the others behind.
This is what your cruise will look like in 2026: Six trends changing the tourism world
From short multi-night cruises, through quiet nature getaways, to cruises around major sports events – six trends that outline how cruise vacations will be planned in 2026.
Against all odds: A new hotel chain enters Israel
Amid Israel's tourism crisis, a new hotel chain opens four boutique hotels: Two new in Tel Aviv and two former Brown hotels in Eilat are rebranded.
A groundbreaking move: Visa will analyze how much tourists spend in Israel
Israel's Ministry of Tourism signs a first-of-its-kind deal with Visa to track monthly aggregated tourist credit card spending. Data is anonymous, with no privacy risk, confirmed by authorities.
New Israeli airline TUS IL recruiting pilots as commercial operations set to start in 2026
The company is looking for experienced Airbus A320 pilots, and is offering a promotion track to the rank of captain within two years and after 3,000 flying hours.
Is Eilat on the way to a revolution? Wizz Air examines a move that could change everything
Senior Wizz Air executives arrived in Eilat to examine a permanent base at Ramon Airport, a move that could strengthen the southern airport and turn the city into an international low-cost hub.
Delta launches service that will change the flying experience once and for all – Israel included
Delta Air Lines hits milestone: 1,000 planes now have fast, free Wi-Fi with T-Mobile. 75% of the fleet connected, expanding to international flights including Israel.
Israeli tourism to Japan jumps sharply as yen weakens
Israel tourism to Japan in April increased by 88% from 2024 to 2025, according to Eshet Tours VP Shirley Cohen-Orkaby.
NIS 500 per night: A new Israeli hotel in Greece’s surprising destination
The Fattal hotel chain has opened the NYX Thessaloniki Hotel with an investment of 22 million euros, located in a historic building in the heart of the city.
Kibbutz Neot Semadar: Israel's desert oasis quenches thirst for tranquility, nature’s raw beauty
Neot Semadar’s large variety of tours and workshops offers something for everyone. Perhaps this unconventional community has found the balance it was looking for after all.
